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BOWFT Q’Final: Edo Queens Humble, Abia Angels 4-0, Move Into semi’s

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1 year ago

October 12, 2024

Defending Champions of the Betsy Obaseki Woman Football (BOWFT) pre- session – Edo Queens Football Club of Benin today, October 12, 2024, defeated Abia Angels FC of Umuahia in 4-0 win in the quarter final game played at the University of Benin Sports Complex.

Edo Queens winger Chioma Moses scored twice, while Emem Essien and Folashade Ijamilusi made it four for the WAFU-B Champion side.

The Ladies from Abia State fought hard in the second half of the encounter to reduce the tally, but Yellow jersey girls were just too hot for the Umuahia Ladies to handle.

In recent months, Edo Queens have been tipped as the club most likely to make Nigeria proud as they build to have Nigeria flag hoisted at the forthcoming continental showpiece.

The highly motivated women team who are currently the reigning champions of the Nigeria Women Football League NWFL have so far proven to their fans that they have all it takes to be winners of this pre- season tournament.

In the three matches played so far, Edo Queens did fantastically well, to reach the semifinal, Edo Queens drew 0-0 with FC Robo Queens of Lagos in their first encounter, went on to beat Remo Stars Ladies 2-1 and humiliated Abia Angels 4-0 in the quarter final game to book a space to the semifinals.

With the rating of Edo Queens, there are possibilities and opportunities for the team to sail home at the end of the competition with the trophy. Their best and surest route to the finals will be for them to beat whoever comes their way in the semi’s, once that is done, the rest is history.

The competition has also given them an opportunity to have a first class preparations for the CAF Women’s Champions League fiesta which comes up next month.

With this impressive results Edo Queens are confident that the trophy and Star prize money of ten million will not leave Edo State.

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JUST IN: Full Draw For 2026 World Cup Group Stages Confirmed

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18 hours ago

December 5, 2025

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The draw for the group stage of the 2026 World Cup has been conducted.

It took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., with US President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino in charge.

There will be 48 teams at next year’s tournament, to be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

All the participating countries were grouped into 12 groups of four.

Here is the full draw:

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Winner Play-off D
Group B: Canada, Winner Play-off A, Qatar, Switzerland
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Winner Play-off C
Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Winner Play-off B, Tunisia
Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I: France, Senegal, Winner Play-off 2, Norway
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal, Winner Play-off 1, Colombia, Uzbekistan
Group L: England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana

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EPL: Mikel Obi Reveals Why Chelsea Failed To Beat Arsenal in 1-1 Draw

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4 days ago

December 2, 2025

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Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has claimed Chelsea failed to defeat Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, because of an early red card to Moises Caicedo.

The two London rivals played out a pulsating 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Caicedo was sent off in the 38th minute following a VAR check.

But it was Chelsea who took the lead after the break, thanks to Trevor Chalobah’s header.

But the Gunners equalized through Mikel Merino.

So far this season, Chelsea have received seven red cards in 20 games across all competitions this season.

“That’s four red cards this season; it’s not good enough. I’ve spoken about it; the manager needs to talk with the players, because it’s costing us games as well,” Mikel Obi said on his podcast.

“If you look at that game, if we finished with eleven men, I think we could’ve won. Maybe not easily, but comfortably, we could’ve secured a win.”

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EPL: Slot Reveals When Salah Will Leave For AFCON

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4 days ago

December 2, 2025

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Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has revealed that Mohamed Salah was “not happy” to be dropped for their 2-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.

Salah was named on the bench at the London Stadium for the Premier League fixture.

Slot took the bold decision, as he looked to arrest a poor run of form, that saw the Reds lose nine of 12 matches.

Salah was not summoned from the bench for the entire 90 minutes, as goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo sealed victory.

“It was a normal reaction for a player who is good enough to play for us,” Slot said.

“I say that mildly as he’s been so outstanding for this club and will be in the future. He wasn’t happy he wasn’t starting but he wasn’t the only one.”

Salah could yet return to the starting line-up as Liverpool host Sunderland in the Premier League on Wednesday night.

The 33-year-old will remain available for the next four matches, before he leaves to join Egypt’s squad for the African Cup of Nations.

“It’s 15 December,” Slot confirmed.

“But always in these situations there is the player and the national team involved and there are always talks about what is best for all three of us.”